1938 GMC TRUCK ---- FIRE IT UP!!!

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • lets see what happens when we attempt to start this old truck and DRIVE IT!

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  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 5 років тому +4

    "It's not that we don't know, we just don't care"! I about fell out of my chair laughing.

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 5 років тому +2

    You fellows are my kind of people, you put a smile on this old (72) man's face, thanks

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 5 років тому +2

    Well this show has a great start! Has all of the requirements, a few problems overcome, a little blood shed and some good sweet tea ! 😊
    I think the rest will be good too, naw, I know it'll be good !
    Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

  • @TylersNeighborhoodGarage
    @TylersNeighborhoodGarage 5 років тому +4

    She moves! Just to clarify, that is a 230 cid OLDSMOBILE engine. The Pontiac six WAS used in 1938 only, but not in 1-ton and heavier trucks. If it's a Pontiac engine you would see the Pontiac indian cast into the driver side block. GMC brought out a new OHV six cylinder in 1939 but they didn't have a suitable engine that would fit the light trucks up to then. They would not use the splash-oiled Chevy engine...Ken. People have to keep in mind that before 1965 or so, GMC wasn't just a badge-engineered brand like they are now. Lots of things were different from and better than the Chevy trucks.

  • @TheCanadianBubba
    @TheCanadianBubba 5 років тому +3

    Just to see it move on its own power after so long makes a fella's day !

  • @virtuestreams2616
    @virtuestreams2616 5 років тому +1

    Now this is an excellent example of good, clean, and fun-filled living!

  • @harlingpark723
    @harlingpark723 5 років тому +3

    Nice to see the old girl move.:) Another one saved.:)

  • @doughboy1966
    @doughboy1966 5 років тому +1

    That chain deal true the wheel works from my experience as a wrecker operator not having snow chains here in North East Tx and having a roll back stuck and I even tried using my wheel lift and bed to push myself out. I'd like to thank that older gentleman who taught me that trick.

  • @Chillituber
    @Chillituber 5 років тому +3

    Can't wait to see the results of the chained up tires...

  • @Bad-Idea-Network
    @Bad-Idea-Network 5 років тому +3

    I hope I can be half this badass when I get old.

    • @KenSilvers
      @KenSilvers 5 років тому +1

      The hard part is getting there.

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +1

      me too!

    • @KenSilvers
      @KenSilvers 5 років тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire no kidding hey, he thinks we are old. least your a badass. When i was a kid I told myself I was never going to get old. 60 going on 30.

  • @d1ld
    @d1ld 5 років тому +2

    By the looks and sound of it, That Sweet Southern Tea made Kerwood a genius. I could only imagine, If you put 3 to 8 drops of it in that GMC, It might load itself!! Keep on doing what you doing

  • @bensonsspeedshop1191
    @bensonsspeedshop1191 5 років тому +1

    Excellent Work, Gentlemen!
    Been there and done the Same thing around here!
    Ain't Nothing much Better than going out with a Great Friend or two and bringing an old car/truck/etc back to Life and back to the House, IMHO, of Course!

  • @kimkiriniki9433
    @kimkiriniki9433 5 років тому +3

    What a great day for you guys, existing engine sounds quite healthy, can't wait for the next episode!
    Goodonya both, well done, happy days.

  • @bmaiceman
    @bmaiceman 5 років тому +3

    It ain't that we don't know it's a 6 volt system. It's that We Don't Care.
    Priceless ❤️

  • @stephenadams5293
    @stephenadams5293 5 років тому +1

    Love watching you boys getting these old rigs going

  • @SchnelleKat
    @SchnelleKat 5 років тому +1

    I can only imagine what that 702 GMC V12 Sounded like in those Med - Heavy-duty trucks in the 60 - 70s! I want one of em so bad with the GMC V6s.
    Boy, that ole GMC sounded good for being about 81 years old! Looking forward to seeing the next EP, Also Kerwoods Idea on the Rims we used to do that On Our Old Dumptruck!

  • @doogals
    @doogals 5 років тому +3

    Boy, that Kerwood's a pretty smart feller!!

  • @albertonevarez8408
    @albertonevarez8408 5 років тому +1

    Muy bueno estaremos pendientes para el próximo.
    Feliz!! día del Padre Sr Waylon un abrazo
    Saludos !! El Paso Tx

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 5 років тому +1

    Gorgeous old truck. So much history wrapped up in that thing.

  • @Crozier4582
    @Crozier4582 5 років тому +2

    Man i wish i was alive when these old cars were on the road, nowadays cars are gone after 15 years, Or even sooner because of rust. You cant beat the build quality of the old made in the usa stuff!

  • @Mike-xt2ot
    @Mike-xt2ot 5 років тому +1

    I look forward to seeing your videos like a as a kid i looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons.

  • @atribecalledcookies6thru284
    @atribecalledcookies6thru284 5 років тому +2

    Man I love that truck absolutely love it! One of these is on my bucket list of cars . I would keep the original patina, freshen up the brakes, tires, and put a stock 283 with ram horns in it, and a 4 speed. Perfect truck .

  • @forsakenmopars116
    @forsakenmopars116 5 років тому +1

    Back in an era where they even styled work trucks. I get so wistful whenever I think about that. And yeah you can jump a 6v off of a 12v system. It's usually the gauges and accessories that don't like 12v while the starting circuit is fine with it. My '46 DeSoto taught me that. Great video guys!

  • @roadwarrior1450
    @roadwarrior1450 5 років тому +2

    It's great to see that old GM up and running.

  • @lawrencehp1
    @lawrencehp1 5 років тому +1

    Keep it comin boys.... Can't wait to see you bring it home....

  • @dougwiest9318
    @dougwiest9318 5 років тому +1

    My 35 Chevy Low Cab fired right up after 50 years hiatus, coulda drove it home, but the original owner wanted to go to the license dept to make sure it was legal. This was over 30 years ago. Can't wait Ken........................

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 5 років тому +1

    Mon that truck has been sitting for years and you got to move it out the hole it was sunk in after all those year's love the truck. It's a good canvise to do what you want with it.

  • @AryDontSurf
    @AryDontSurf 5 років тому +1

    Premiere indeed, I bet that old thing comes back to life.

  • @VintageTexas59
    @VintageTexas59 5 років тому +1

    You two have too much fun !

  • @jeremyrumley6338
    @jeremyrumley6338 5 років тому +2

    Enjoy your videos, I’m still working on my 1926 Dodge. Just got my motor for it. It’s a 1955 Chrysler 331 hemi to go in it with triple nickel heads. Keep up the good work

    • @timothynewkirk2654
      @timothynewkirk2654 5 років тому +1

      That sound like my kind of Rod Project! Do you have a UA-cam channel ?!!!!!? Cheers my friend! Newk from Kentucky

    • @jeremyrumley6338
      @jeremyrumley6338 5 років тому +1

      Timothy Newkirk
      Sorry but no I don’t
      But you can see picks of it on Instagram if you want to see it in my name Jeremy Rumley Thanks for the good words enjoy

  • @azspeedbuggy
    @azspeedbuggy 5 років тому +3

    suspense, suspense...what could possibly goes wrong...

  • @TheDriver454
    @TheDriver454 5 років тому +4

    Just found you ol farts....loving it...you sir got your self a new sub...oh and hello from Sweden

  • @JohnyTopaz
    @JohnyTopaz 5 років тому +1

    I could watch (and do) what you guys are doing all day long. Thankfully, I get to do some of it too!. In fact, I just started installing a rear-facing receiver hitch on the front of my trailer. I have a spare winch mounted on a hitch setup that’ll slide right into there and pull old vehicles up onto my trailer whether they run or not. There’s already a power point on the back of my truck thanks to the previous owner. First up is to winch up my friend’s old Dodge and bring it to him, then I’m going to go get a 1940 JD Model D tractor that has been given to me. Been sitting for decades. It’s mostly all there, except for the grill shell and cover and the pressure relief valves on the cylinders. I’ll have to post a video of that job. Since I do most of this stuff by myself, I had to figure a way to do it more easily!
    Of course, if you did that, it’d take all the fun out of it, eh! 😆

  • @Dragracer64
    @Dragracer64 5 років тому +2

    My Dad used to jump a 6volt ford tractor, and a 53chevy pickup froma12 volt all the time. I still have the tractor, and have done it a few times myself. Experience is knowing what you can get away with.

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +1

      my dad used to get 8 volt batteries for our old 6 volt tractors. it gave it a little extra Umph! lol kicked it over a little quicker so it started easier..

  • @v8sserieschevy917
    @v8sserieschevy917 4 роки тому

    Great video ignore the young kids (15 to 50) that know it all but never even touched a old car or truck. The real car ppl know your skills and appreciate the hell outta you sharing what you do.

  • @jlletaw1954
    @jlletaw1954 5 років тому +1

    That flathead 6 makes a good sound - l like it

  • @JazzStrat781
    @JazzStrat781 5 років тому +2

    Loading up a '38 GMC truck and drinking sweet tea.....don't think it gets much better than that. Sure looking forward to updates!

  • @AryDontSurf
    @AryDontSurf 5 років тому +1

    Now you gotta find another skeleton of a truck for that flathead. That was a cool one.
    Edit: I'm with you on the polyurethane, that semi gloss stuff works wonders.

  • @pushpushlambert8079
    @pushpushlambert8079 5 років тому +1

    You fellas are a hoot and smart . Nice job with getting the old man sucking fresh fuel from a Jug in the cab ! 👍🏻🇨🇦 She didn't like her flat spotted square tires lol

  • @jimbeachboard3228
    @jimbeachboard3228 5 років тому +3

    I heard the comment about the six volt system. In high school I drove a 52 Caddy. 6 volt system. I lived in Florida and always had trouble starting it when it was hot in the summer or what they called winter. I found a place called Ellman Battery. They rebuilt starters and generators and built and sold batteries. All the mechanics were ancient to a 17 year old but they knew their stuff. I mentioned to the mechanic my problem. Well they fixed it. They installed an 8 volt battery ( boats were or maybe still are 24 volt systems and used three 8 volt batteries) and bumped up the regulator. Everything else still worked fine. They said I would burn out bulbs a little quicker and the generator would get hot and sling the solder out, which it did, but it was a small price to pay for being able to start it on those hot afternoons

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +2

      back in the 60s... my dad always bought 8 volt batteries for our old 6 volt tractors. I have a 32 chevy with a 6 volt starter that I've been running on 12 volts for 9 years with no issues.. it kicks it over quicker.. making it start quicker so it doesnt sit there and grind so it might even last longer than it would with a 6 volt battery..

    • @jimbeachboard3228
      @jimbeachboard3228 5 років тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire That's a good point. I also think you could do that with the older stuff since everything was so overbuilt.

  • @chevahaulic
    @chevahaulic 5 років тому +1

    another great adventure !
    and another old beast saved !
    can't wait to see this one come together :)

  • @H4rleyBoy
    @H4rleyBoy 4 роки тому +1

    I love the sound of a V8, but that V12 competes really well

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 5 років тому +1

    Hey Ken, when you mentioned the fire extinguisher, I thought you and Brown were going on an adventure. Ha Ha. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  • @IronClad292
    @IronClad292 5 років тому

    Wow!! That's some good stuff right there. That engine didn't run half bad. It's a keeper!!

  • @mostlymoparih5682
    @mostlymoparih5682 5 років тому

    Nice to have a friend who's a genius.
    Great video. Happy Motoring.

  • @grandprismatic
    @grandprismatic 5 років тому +1

    Oh boy, the chains that bind.

  • @mikejohnson5837
    @mikejohnson5837 5 років тому

    What a sweet old truck! Really sounds good too! What a cruiser it's gonna be, I'm gettin excited!

  • @olspanner
    @olspanner 5 років тому

    That old '38 flathead 6 sounds great, but that 'ol OHV V12 's even better. Have fun guys!

  • @DraiochtR
    @DraiochtR 5 років тому +2

    I love this!

  • @Ajallday1010
    @Ajallday1010 5 років тому +1

    I love the sound absolutely raw Flathead 6 power, gotta nice grunt to her

  • @allthekingsprojects7500
    @allthekingsprojects7500 5 років тому +2

    Saying hello from west Texas

  • @fender5247
    @fender5247 5 років тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic video you just got a new subscriber I just love old iron like that the new plastic cars today can’t compare keep the videos coming

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 5 років тому +1

    A fire-extinguisher and no Brown? I almost expected a tire to pop while you were workin' on the carb! XD Glad it didn't though! Heh, that's a new way of doing tire-chains, I like it!

  • @kentuckycowboy2
    @kentuckycowboy2 5 років тому

    And we're off! I'm sure I'm not the only one that can't wait for regular videos on the build or just planing if you're not like me and just let them run their course. LOL

  • @markrobertson1615
    @markrobertson1615 5 років тому

    That old GMC was saying what the hell is Toyota !! The last time she was running down the road was probably with her own kind.That is fun rescuing the old iron,You need an Apprentice to clear out the weeds the wood in the back so you 100 year olds can work on the important stuff.lol Thanks I enjoyed that.

  • @Mad.Man.Marine
    @Mad.Man.Marine 5 років тому +1

    Man. I wish you were my grandfather or something. You two birds are awesomely hilarious. Absolutely full of it!!! Nice truck. That’s gonna make a sick rat rod. I have a Chevy boom truck from the 50’s-60’s that has a w-6 in it and it’s a freaking beast of a motor.

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 5 років тому

      ew rat rod x.x well atleast the truck aint rare. lol

  • @jbmbanter
    @jbmbanter 5 років тому +1

    Unheard of but it was 58 degrees this morning in Augusta, GA. The cool came after a couple of days of rain. Hard to imagine three weeks we ended a 24 rainless period. We also had high 90s temp to go with. Bet you know all about it! Using 12 volt just makes 'er spool up faster and you can't break a 6 volt starter just watch rpeek. Can't wait for take two!

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +1

      its 90 now. most of my videos are posted a week or two after filming.. I've been running the old 6 volt starter with a 12 volt battery in the Rockabilly for 9 years now.. causes some people to get all bent out of shape haha.. but the more "bent" they get.. the better I like it! haha

    • @jbmbanter
      @jbmbanter 5 років тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire :) :)

  • @hoagiesherlin7732
    @hoagiesherlin7732 5 років тому

    Love the way that ol flat 6 sounds

  • @chrisparlow6282
    @chrisparlow6282 5 років тому +2

    Yea should be fun can't wait. But 20 hours ouch !

  • @mrbakerskatz
    @mrbakerskatz 5 років тому

    I don’t know ,I saw a gaggle of turkeys havin more fun than me once , but just once ! Thanks Ken

  • @JDawghasaTruck
    @JDawghasaTruck 5 років тому

    Yep! In your sanctuary! Mine too! But what a teaser! Wanna see the chain/tire!

  • @vet-7174
    @vet-7174 4 роки тому +1

    Its 6volt :answer we don't care !! Love it 😆

  • @grandprismatic
    @grandprismatic 5 років тому +2

    Looking forward too Ken

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa 5 років тому +1

    Dang that looks like fun...👍

  • @fuzzwack1
    @fuzzwack1 5 років тому +1

    It aint broke yet! Lots of fun!!

  • @Intellivision78
    @Intellivision78 5 років тому +2

    Well, this is just beutifull.. So exited for the next video on this truck! Greetings from Sweden!

  • @MHFtractor
    @MHFtractor 5 років тому

    👍😎 I sure like them old chevy and gmc trucks. My dad has a 1945 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck. The title says it was an old army truck

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 5 років тому

    I've never used UA-cam notifications before - this I have to see (and hear).

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer840 5 років тому +1

    That is a beautiful truck...

  • @idontknow2293
    @idontknow2293 5 років тому +1

    just a couple of good ole boys out to have some fun. don't forget the tea. LOL

  • @leninmi7579
    @leninmi7579 5 років тому +1

    Finish up with a quart of homemade rye whiskey!🤠. Yee howdy!!!

  • @NebukedNezzer
    @NebukedNezzer 5 років тому +1

    jumping 6 volt system off 12 v works great. just be sure the radio is off (if there is one) and all the lights are off.

  • @crazyryan2689
    @crazyryan2689 5 років тому

    I cant wait to see what you do with this project.

  • @Bigdaddy1992.
    @Bigdaddy1992. 5 років тому

    Great video what a wonderful truck

  • @Boobtube.
    @Boobtube. 5 років тому +1

    well done !! you two are a rare find on youtube. Very few do what you do. LOL when you said "I'll take my belt off and use it if needed, Lord knows its long enough" And your buddy says "oh, it's a Serpentine belt" I about spit out my ice tea, laughing...

  • @ranchdog7920
    @ranchdog7920 5 років тому +1

    The 6 volt starter works just fine and dandy on the 12 volt battery in my 53 Merc 1 ton. Push the starter button 1/2 as long to get 6 out of 12 volt battery.

  • @antoniomao5243
    @antoniomao5243 5 років тому +2

    Just a couple of 15 year old boys trying to start up an old rig.

  • @cristopherprovost7036
    @cristopherprovost7036 5 років тому +1

    Dude that’s a badass truck

  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 4 роки тому +1

    I wud fix in ta set a spell when I come cross y'all playin' wid de'ol Jimmy.
    Ain't had that much fun since my '49 Ford F-4 stake, found in a barn an de-ole guy owned it said
    "Clean out that there barn an its yorn" Most fun I had in two weeks, in a longgg time. (1 skunk, 3 possum and a woodchuck) not to mention dem rats an wasps, but it was worthit.
    Good job boys, nice truck. Sounds good, runs good. Most parts on the engine are the same as Pontiac, so jus buy U some tires, an taker for a spin! ✌☺

  • @DrewToner
    @DrewToner 5 років тому

    Yea, that ole truck sounds pretty good as is!

  • @andrewkiwi1
    @andrewkiwi1 5 років тому +2

    Its ok Browns not there so you won't need the fire extinguisher

  • @462ANIMAL
    @462ANIMAL 5 років тому +1

    The old 38 runs good and sounds good ! I have a 47 v12 lincoln I might just have to start it.. only last run in the 70's does turn over by hand.

    • @trollforge
      @trollforge 5 років тому

      My Uncle had a V12 Lincoln in the barn since before I was born. When I was in High School I called him to see if he'd sell it to me, but he traded it for a running VW diesel the year before... :(

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +1

      man thats a sad story

  • @freddiebates5539
    @freddiebates5539 5 років тому +1

    Oh my God man use your belt or the fan belt around the clutch pedal to pull it up, I did that one time I was drag racing a 56 Chevy against a 65 GTO and I won, get back to it and load it up.

  • @Jerrylb
    @Jerrylb 4 роки тому

    i run across your channel by accident . im sure glad i did im really enjoying the videos you guys are my kind of people .

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  4 роки тому +1

      thanks, hope you will subscsribe

    • @Jerrylb
      @Jerrylb 4 роки тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire o I have. Thanks for taken the time to make these videos im sure its alot of work . I do love old cars and trucks. And to see people still keeping them around is a great thing .

  • @rwruther
    @rwruther 5 років тому +1

    wonderful stuff!

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 5 років тому +3

    The ignorance of those wanting to point out the 6 volt system when they don't realize that a 6 volt starter will work better with less strain on 12v than it will on 6 volt.

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому

      yes sir..... it kicks it over quicker, therefore starting it quicker therefore its not grinding and grinding.. therefore less wear in the long run!
      I've been running the 6 volt starter on the Rockabilly for 9 years now
      my Dad used to buy 8 volt batteries for our old 6 volt tractors.. gave them that extra little boost they needed to start well...

    • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
      @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 5 років тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire I did the same thing in my 50 Ford sedan, I should have put a resistor inline to the lights though, I would have LED daylight quality for about 2 days....

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому

      if they lasted that long! lol

  • @100cockroach
    @100cockroach 5 років тому +2

    Any thoughts on when are we going to tune in and hear ol Waylon say...... "Hey boys now lets get started on another Rat project"

  • @Mercmad
    @Mercmad 5 років тому

    I have a customer who has a '38 and a 46' Chev truck,the earlier one has a Isuzu Diesel turbo engine and ten speed ,stock front and rear axles ,brakes etc but a bigger booster. It all works great. I did some derusting for him in my Electrobath of a few spare hood panels and some of them had the same GM badhe and some had "maple leaf " . These were Australian made parts so are quite different to yours in the front .

  • @allenmckinney9533
    @allenmckinney9533 5 років тому +1

    Just like designing a WWII battleship. The ship is built around the guns.

  • @Black.dynamite-
    @Black.dynamite- 5 років тому +1

    It sure does sound good under a load

  • @tommyeugene
    @tommyeugene 5 років тому +1

    love that ol v12

  • @ElderlyIron
    @ElderlyIron 5 років тому +1

    That's LIVIN'!

  • @goodfortune6399
    @goodfortune6399 5 років тому +1

    Mom said it's not nice to brag but if I had that v12 I would do it too

  • @stanleyj.mitchell4851
    @stanleyj.mitchell4851 5 років тому

    By the time you see this, it’ll be too late. But, you got buckets loads grass there. Stuff the flat tyres full of grass. Really stuff them hard. Real hard. We done it a time or two to get home from the beach when our spare was flat and the we flattened a tyre doing what boys do best. Can wait for part two. If I was there....... I’d love to be

  • @hotpuppy1
    @hotpuppy1 5 років тому +1

    Hint: If you have duals on one side that are flat but the both tires on the other side hold air, take one full tire off the one side and move it to the other so at least you have one tire on each side holding air. Then you won't be spinning the flats on the rims. Did that in school with old junk semi-tractors we worked on.

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  5 років тому +1

      of course we know that.. but it would have probably taken 20 -30 minutes to jack it up and get those rusted lug nuts broken loose and the tires switched around.... what we did took less than 2 minutes.

  • @MrHevyshevy
    @MrHevyshevy 5 років тому +1

    It sure sounds good. And the chain is a good idea. Be rough in the highway tho I guess.

  • @leefisher.styrenemarine5566
    @leefisher.styrenemarine5566 5 років тому

    I wish I had that much fun there's nowhere to get cars like that around here anymore they're already gotten or crushed

  • @matthewjohnson3910
    @matthewjohnson3910 5 років тому +1

    Can't wait to see more

  • @lawrencehp1
    @lawrencehp1 5 років тому +1

    Can't wait. Rusty junk connoisseurs at their finest.....

  • @finpainter1
    @finpainter1 5 років тому +1

    Better than a demolition derby .lol